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Ridge

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ridge: A long raised section of ground, occurring as part of a mountain range, in a field, on a beach, or on the ocean floor; a long narrow band of high pressure leading away from the center of an anticyclone; a long raised section of earth, made by ploughing up and down on either side of the furrow. In systematic ploughing, ridges first mark out land in a field before the plough is reset for normal work and the field is ploughed. Managing ridges helps farmers control water runoff and improve soil health.

Flail Forage Harvester

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Flail Forage Harvester: A type of forage harvester that uses a high-speed flail rotor. The cut crop passes through a vertical chute and is discharged into a trailer. Using a flail forage harvester ensures efficient harvesting and feed preparation.

Crawler Tractor

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Crawler Tractor: Crawler tractor /kr?:l? trækt?/ noun a large powerful caterpillar tractor, used for heavy work. Utilizing crawler tractors enhances farm machinery efficiency and management.

Fungal

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Fungal: Referring to fungi. Properly managing fungal diseases helps protect crop and livestock health.

Mesoclimate

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mesoclimate: the climate over a specific locality such as a hillside or valley, extending no more than a few kilometres in radius. Understanding mesoclimate can help farmers manage microenvironments more effectively, ensuring better crop and livestock productivity.

Pharmaceutical

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pharmaceutical: 1. An industrial chemical used to make medicines 2. Referring to the manufacture of medicines. Using pharmaceuticals in veterinary medicine ensures the health and well-being of livestock.

Biodiversity Indicator

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biodiversity indicator: A factor that allows assessment of environmental change over time. Using biodiversity indicators helps farmers monitor and manage ecosystem health.

Breeding Program

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breeding program: A planned approach to mating and producing offspring with desired traits. Implementing breeding programs improves livestock genetics and farm efficiency.

Bycatch

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bycatch: Unintended catch of non-target species in fishing. Understanding bycatch practices supports sustainable fishing and environmental conservation.

Lion Quality

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Lion Quality: Lion Quality is the symbol used on eggs in the UK to show that they come from a British Egg Industry Council-approved supplier. Adhering to quality standards like Lion Quality can enhance product marketability and consumer trust.